News & Analysis as of September 23, 2024

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Loan modifications are changes made to the terms of an existing loan outside the specifications contained in the original loan agreement. In a mortgage situation, loan modifications are typically made to assist borrowers in meeting their obligations and avoid foreclosure. Such mortgage loan modifications may include reduction of principal amount or interest rate, lengthening of loan term, and monthly payment caps. less -

CFPB Takes Action Against Mortgage Servicer for Alleged Order Violations and Servicing Errors

Hudson Cook, LLP on 8/26/2024

On August 21, 2024, the CFPB issued a Consent Order against the Company citing alleged failure to provide accurate information about loss mitigation options and improper handling of loan modifications. The Consent Order...more

CFPB Proposes Amendments to Regulation X to Prevent Wave of COVID-19 Foreclosures

Goodwin on 4/20/2021

On April 5, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release and proposed rule requesting public comment on proposed amendments to Regulation X which “would establish a temporary COVID-19 emergency...more

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending November 15, 2019

Carlton Fields on 12/4/2019

Real Property Update - Foreclosure / Notice: Mail log sufficient evidence to establish mailing of notice to borrower of default and possibility of foreclosure – Stacknik v. U.S. Bank, N.A., No. 2D18-2156 (Fla. 2d DCA Nov....more

CFPB Highlights Mortgage Servicing Examination Findings and Technology Issues

Ballard Spahr LLP on 7/8/2016

In an unmistakable warning shot to mortgage servicers, the CFPB recently issued a “Mortgage Servicing Special Edition” of its Supervisory Highlights. The CFPB also updated portions of its Mortgage Servicing Examination...more

CFPB Reports Continued Mortgage Servicing and Other Violations of Consumer Financial Law

Carlton Fields on 10/6/2015

In its Supervisory Highlights released earlier this summer, the CFPB reported its examination observations in consumer reporting, debt collection, mortgage origination and servicing, fair lending, and student loan servicing....more

CFPB Highlights Mortgage Complaints in Third Monthly Complaint Report

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/25/2015

The CFPB has issued its September 2015 complaint report, the third in its new series of monthly complaint reports. The new report spotlights mortgage complaints and complaints from consumers in the Denver, Colorado, metro...more

CFPB highlight mortgage complaints in third monthly complaint report

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/23/2015

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